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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 936.03 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 936.03 and 281.75 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 936.03 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/936.03 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 936.03 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 263,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,726.45/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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